Finance Executive (Accounts Payable)
Company: Plymouth Community Homes | Salary: from £31,081 a year | Hours: Full-time | Location: Crownhill, PL6 5DH | Working pattern: On-site | Job type: Temporary
Summary
12-Month Fixed-Term Finance Opportunity | Join Our Purchase Ledger Team
Looking for a finance role where your accuracy, organisation and people skills make a real difference every day?
At Plymouth Community Homes, we're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
This is more than processing invoices. It's about helping ensure our suppliers are paid on time, supporting colleagues across the business, and playing a key role in maintaining the financial foundations that allow us to deliver homes and services to thousands of people across Plymouth.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced finance environment, take pride in accuracy, and thrive as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Processing high volumes of invoices accurately and promptly
- Supporting suppliers and colleagues with purchase ledger queries
- Ensuring payments are made on time and records are maintained correctly
- Investigating discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet team objectives
- Helping maintain strong supplier relationships through excellent service
Requirements
- Experience working within a busy finance, accounts payable or purchase ledger environment
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
- The ability to analyse information and resolve issues effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- The confidence to build positive relationships with colleagues and external suppliers
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a team
- A proactive and organised approach to managing workloads and deadlines
About Plymouth Community Homes
At Plymouth Community Homes, we're proud to be the city's largest social housing provider, supporting more than 35,000 people across Plymouth. When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference to local communities whilst investing in its people.
What we can offer you
- Flexible working with hybrid opportunities
- Flexi-time scheme
- Minimum two days per week office-based working
- Generous pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays
- Holiday trading scheme
- Free onsite gym and changing facilities
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Three paid volunteering days each year through our Make a Difference programme
- Modern technology and digital working tools
- Regular charity events, quizzes and team activities
- Modern offices in Crownhill with excellent transport links and local amenities nearby
Equal Opportunities
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Veselina Staneva on veselina.staneva@pch.co.uk.
Interview Date: W/C 23rd November 2026
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Finance Executive (Accounts Payable) employer: Plymouth Community Homes
Plymouth Community Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact on local communities. With a strong focus on employee development, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for volunteer work, we foster a culture of growth and well-being. Located in the vibrant Southwest, our modern offices provide easy access to the city centre, making it an ideal place to work and thrive.
